Embodied Wisdom Institute LLC

04/03/2026

Immersive Sound Flow with Vanessa
Fridays | 6pm-7pm

A 60-minute group experience designed as an invitation to arrive, soften, and unwind at the end of the week.

We begin with a gentle check-in and a brief mindfulness practice to support settling into the space. From there, the session moves into 45 minutes of immersive sound, followed by a closing debrief for reflection and integration (only if you feel drawn to participate).

You are always free to engage in the way that feels right for your body and nervous system. You may listen, rest, observe, or simply be. There is no expectation to do anything at any point in the session.

Each experience is unique. The sound meets each person differently, while the group offers a shared field of presence and support.

To support comfort and choice, seating options are available: zero gravity chairs, yoga mats, and standard chairs are all provided.

All levels are welcome. You are invited to come exactly as you are.

Please note:
There will be select Fridays in April and May when this offering is not held, as Vanessa is either teaching or immersed in advanced gong training with some of her favorite teachers. 🤎

Register here:
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/scheduling

04/01/2026

Before the space opens, there is a quiet unfolding.

Jason arrives early, as he always does. He first tends to the space with an energetic clearing, caring for the atmosphere that will hold everyone who enters. Then he sits down and begins to meditate. Nothing dramatic. Nothing rushed. Just breath meeting breath. Stillness gathering him back to himself.

In that quiet, he holds each person who will arrive in his awareness, in intention, in care, before they even walk through the door. This is part of how he arrives in the space, every time, before class begins.

Around him, the room is not yet full. It is becoming. And in that becoming, there is a simple ritual of tending. A preparation that is less about doing and more about being with what is already here.

Rituals like this aren’t about perfection or performance. They’re about creating a bridge, from the outside world into something more present, more attuned. Research shows that simple, repeated rituals can help regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and support a deeper sense of safety and focus.

We each have our own ways of preparing and of listening inward before we hold space for others. These small, intentional acts can become anchors, something steady to return to, especially in a fast-moving world.

I’m curious… what is a ritual that helps you arrive in yourself?

03/31/2026

There are little pockets of stillness tucked into my office…spaces that seem to exhale the moment you step into them.

One corner holds the sandtray, lined with tiny figures, each one a doorway, a language beyond words. A place where stories can unfold gently, at their own pace.

Another space hums more quietly…instruments resting, a table prepared for sound and therapeutic touch for trauma recovery. Here, the body is invited into a different kind of listening.

Because trauma doesn’t only live in our thoughts.
It lives in the body…in the sensory world.

In the way certain sounds linger.
In the pull to brace or withdraw from touch.
In the nervous system’s quiet, constant scanning for what feels safe.

And so our work honors that language, too.

Through sand, through sound, through gentle, attuned presence…through noticing what feels supportive and what doesn’t. Always at your pace. Always with choice.

It is such an honor to walk alongside those who enter these spaces at Meadow Grove. To witness what begins to shift when the body is given room to soften, or simply to be as it is.

And to share space with our community at Embodied Wisdom…where restoration unfolds in connection, in rhythm, in collective care.

Both spaces hold something sacred.
Both have their place.

And it warms my heart more than words can fully hold.

03/29/2026

You spend your days holding space for everyone else.

October 29–31, come as you are to our Harvesting Stillness & Vitality Retreat in Akron, PA, created to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll gather in person in a space designed for rest, renewal, and reconnection, where sound, movement, breath, and presence are woven into a rhythm that supports your nervous system and honors your own pacing.

Move gently, listen to sound, reflect in journaling, and simply be in the company of others who, like you, give so much. Participation in any offering is entirely your choice, an open invitation to follow what feels right in the moment. This is a space for connection, ease, and community.

We’re also weaving in a few thoughtful touches for those who join us, with more to be shared soon.

Early bird pricing ends May 31, 2026.

Reserve your spot today:
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/harvesting-retreat

03/27/2026

Qigong and Sound Tomorrow at Embodied

Soft, unhurried movement meets waves of live sound, like a quiet tide. You might notice warmth blooming, a gentle sway, or breath softening into its own rhythm.

Jason and Vanessa offer Qigong with crystal and metal bowls, chimes, and resonant tones with movement becoming a tender bridge into stillness.

We’ll begin with a brief check-in, flow through 60 minutes of Qigong with sound, rest into 30 minutes of sound (zero gravity chairs provided), and close softly.

No experience needed. All are welcome.

Join us tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 12pm (link also in bio):
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/scheduling

03/22/2026

Soft, unhurried movement meets waves of live sound, like a quiet tide. You might notice warmth blooming, a gentle sway, or breath softening into its own rhythm.

Jason and Vanessa offer Qigong with crystal and metal bowls, chimes, and resonant tones with movement becoming a tender bridge into stillness.

We’ll begin with a brief check-in, flow through 60 minutes of Qigong with sound, rest into 30 minutes of sound (zero gravity chairs provided), and close softly.

No experience needed. All are welcome.

Join us next Saturday:
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/scheduling

03/20/2026

There’s something meaningful about learning to guide others while staying rooted in your own body.

Our Embodied Trainer Training begins Friday, September 11. We are creating a space for those who feel drawn to facilitate, create, and lead in ways that feel grounded, intentional, and true to who they are.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge, you’re warmly invited to join us.

To learn more and secure your spot, visit our website (link also in bio):
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/embodied-trainer

Questions?
Feel free to reach out via DM or email us at contact@embodiedwisdominstitute.com

03/16/2026

Something we've been building toward is finally here.

We've always envisioned bringing Jason's years of training development and facilitation expertise into something beyond the corporate world. Now I've stepped into that space alongside him, and we're thrilled to have Jen Lobo Rose of ResonateYou sharing her voice expertise with us too.

Together, we're launching our first offering:
The Embodied Trainer: From Subject Matter Expert to Performance Architect.

Kickoff: Friday, September 11, 2026
7 weeks. 10 seats. One cohort.

This program is for the trainer who's burning out, the SME who was handed slides and called a facilitator, and the L&D pro ready to be seen as a strategic partner.

We don't just teach you how to develop trainings and what to do in the room, we teach you how to show up to it. Grounded, regulated, and built to last.

Know someone who needs this? Tag them or share this post. Our first cohort is small by design, and we'd love for you to be a part of it.

Full details: embodiedwisdominstitute.com/embodied-trainer

03/14/2026

March likes to keep us on our toes; sun one day, rain the next, then a sudden chill in the air. Our nervous systems notice these shifts. Sometimes the body simply needs space to slow down and recalibrate.

Two upcoming gatherings at Embodied offer gentle ways to honor and create space for your inner rhythm:

Develop Your Nervous System Compass with Vanessa

Saturday, March 21 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
A 2-hour workshop exploring practical somatic tools to help you notice and navigate your body’s stress responses. Participants will create a personalized “nervous system compass” to support greater awareness and steadiness during life’s challenges.

Qigong and Sound: Flowing Through the Senses with Jason & Vanessa

Saturday, March 28 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
This Qigong and Sound immersion blends slow, accessible movement with live sound. About an hour of gentle Qigong is followed by a spacious sound immersion while resting on mats or zero-gravity chairs. No experience needed; you’re invited to move and rest at your own pace.

As the seasons shift, these spaces offer a moment to pause, listen inward, and care for the nervous system in simple, supportive ways.

Join us:
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/scheduling

02/26/2026

Join Jason and Vanessa for Qigong and Sound this Saturday

Qigong & Sound Immersion: Flowing Through the Senses
Saturdays, February 28 | 12:00pm–2:00pm

Slow, accessible Qigong paired with live sound and deep rest to help your body shift out of tension and into ease, supporting sensory awareness, grounding, and integration.

Register here (link also in bio):
www.embodiedwisdominstitute.com/scheduling

02/22/2026

You spend your days holding space for everyone else.

October 29–31, come as you are to a retreat in Akron, PA, created to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Move gently, listen to sound, reflect in journaling, and simply be in the company of others who, like you, give so much. Participation in any offering is entirely your choice. This is a space for connection, ease, and community.

Early bird pricing ends May 31, 2026.

Discover somatic and holistic wellness at Embodied Wisdom Institute in Lancaster, PA. Explore Integrative Massage, Sound Therapy, Restorative Yoga, Mat Pilates, Qigong, Reiki & more. Nervous system support through holistic practices.